reliable design, all-wheel-drive capabilities, and high ground clearance mean it can handle almost any adventure. You’ll need to know your Outback’s engine capacity to keep it in tiptop shape.

Going wherever the next adventure takes you can come with extra expenses—from needing to repair or replace gear to unexpected maintenance fees. However, if you own a 2011 Subaru Outback 2.5I, you can keep a little more money in your pocket by changing the oil at home—don’t forget to check your owner’s manual first for the correct oil type and capacity for your model.

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2011 Subaru Outback 2.5I engine oil capacity

Let’s start with the most critical question: how much engine oil does a 2011 Subaru Outback 2.5I need?

The

2.5-liter flat 4 engine

that drives your 2011 Subaru Outback 2.5I has an oil capacity of 4.4 quarts or 4.2 liters. Be careful not to confuse your engine’s displacement—the 2.5-liter volume its cylinder take up—with its oil capacity, which references the amount needed for each oil change. Oil capacity is not the same as engine displacement, so don’t presume you can interchange those numbers.

What kind of oil does a 2011 Subaru Outback 2.5I need?

Now that you understand how much oil your Outback needs let’s discuss the oil type. You can’t put just any old oil in your engine and call it a day! Grabbing a five-quart bottle off the shelf, look for 5W-30 fully synthetic motor oil. Subaru recommends this for your Outback 2.5I, and you should follow the automaker’s advice.

What do these values mean? The numbers in the oil grade designate the oil’s viscosity–how thick it is—while the “W” stands for winter. The 5 before the “W” tells you that the oil has a low viscosity at 0°F, while the number 30 means that you have a somewhat thin oil when your car comes to temperature.

You want an oil with this grading because it will run well in cold weather, and the low viscosity means that it will cause wear damage on your motor. “Synthetic oil” means that it has been highly processed with additives to help it run smoother under all conditions and prevent the oil from going bad.

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How often to change the oil on a 2011 Subaru Outback 2.5I

Now that you know everything there is to know about your 2011 Subaru Outback 2.5I, it’s time to change your oil!

Or is it? Subaru recommends you change your oil every 6,000 miles. However, if you’re frequently road-tripping to your next adventure, you should change the oil every six months to keep your oil clean and your motor healthy.

Check your oil level once a month to ensure that you’re changing the oil at the right time. Also, keep an eye out for these symptoms of an overdue oil change:

Irregular noises

coming from your engine

Smelling oil, smoke, or burning from the engine

Changes in your SUV’s performance

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How to change your oil and filter

Collect your tools and supplies when it's time for an oil change. You’ll need a 14mm socket wrench, a drain pan, a torque wrench, a new washer, and a filter wrench designed to remove your old oil filter. Don’t forget to buy a new oil filter and five quarts of fully synthetic 5W-30 motor oil.

After you’ve gathered everything you need, open the hood, and follow these steps:

Take off the oil fill cap

Get under the engine and remove the oil drain bolt and washer so the old oil can pour into the drain pan

Unscrew the old

oil filter

so the rest of the old oil can drain

Install the replacement oil filter

Put back the oil drain bolt using a new washer and tighten it to 30 lb-ft

Refill the engine with your brand-new oil and replace the fill cap

Using the dipstick, you can check that you’ve put enough oil back into your engine. Once you’re finished, run your SUV for a little bit and keep an eye out for leaks. If you’ve done the job correctly, the

oil pressure light

on your dashboard will shut off.

After changing your oil, it’s a good idea to turn on your car and let your engine run for about 30 seconds before you check the oil level. This will give you a more accurate measurement, and you’ll be able to top it off if necessary.

And finally: the clean-up! Don’t drain the old oil out on the ground or put it in the trash! Instead, pour it into a container you can seal and take it to a recycling center near you.

Don’t forget regular insurance policy maintenance

There you have it! Keep your 2011 Subaru Outback 2.5I on the road for many years with routine oil changes—and by doing it yourself, you’re saving

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